Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
If you have opted for a Holiday with Frills - Today you are taken on a full day Barong Kintamani excursion with lunch. After you are picked up at the hotel approximately at 08.30, you will be taken to see Barong Dance performance at Batubulan, a dance that describes the fight between good and evil where all the performers wear unique masks. Then proceed to Kintamani to enjoy the panorama of the semi-active volcano, Mount Batur which stands majestically over the beautiful Batur lake whilst enjoying lunch (vegetarian and non-veg Indonesian). After lunch drive to Goa Gajah, the famous elephant cave.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills holiday, you are taken to Benoa for water sports in the morning at Tanjung Benoa. Experience the thrill on an actual flying fish in a rubber boat pulled by a speedboat, Banana Boat can take up to 5 persons at the same time. Jet Ski means the pleasure of high speeds on the sea. Please ride with the instructor for safety. Enjoy with your friends and family.

Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the dy at leisure.
If you have opted for a Holiday with Frills - You will be taken for a sunset excursion to Tanah Lot temple. Tanah Lot is a temple built on the rock and is very famous for its spectacular view at sunset.

Itinerary

Welcome to Bali! Post-immigration and custom procedures, you will be greeted by our local representative who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure and later enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills package, you will be taken on a full day Barong Kintamani tour. The highlight of this tour is the magnificent view of Mount and Lake Batur with the smoky Agung Volcano in the background. Enroute stops at Singapadu village to see the Barong & Keris dance performance, Celuk the center of gold and silver works, Mas the center of woodcarvings, Ubud the center of Balinese paintings, Goa Gajah (elephant cave) and the holy springs of Tirta Empul at tampaksiring. Then proceed to Kintamani to enjoy the panorama of the semi-active volcano, Mount Batur which stands majestically over the beautiful Batur lake whilst enjoying lunch (vegetarian and non-veg Indonesian).
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills holiday, you are taken to Benoa for water sports in the morning at Tanjung Benoa. Experience the thrill on an actual flying fish in a rubber boat pulled by a speedboat, Banana Boat can take up to 5 persons at the same time. Jet Ski means the pleasure of high speeds on the sea. Please ride with the instructor for safety. Enjoy with your friends and family.

Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the dy at leisure.
If you have opted for a Holiday with Frills - You will be taken for a sunset excursion to Tanah Lot temple. Tanah Lot is a temple built on the rock and is very famous for its spectacular view at sunset.

Spend a perfect holiday in Sri Lanka which commences upon arrival at the Colombo airport. Thereafter make way to Kandy which is 116 kilometres from Colombo. Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy mesmerizes every visitor. Before check-in, at the hotel, head for the Kandy city tour. During the four hours journey from Colombo to Kandy, stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to enjoy the exceptional experience of feeding and bathing elephants. After creating some wonderful memories, continue your drive to Kandy. When in Kandy, head for the Kandy city tour which includes visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. If time permits, you may proceed to the Kandy Lake where you can enjoy a leisure walk.Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens.The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show.(Note: Entrance fees to sites not included)

Check-out from the Kandy hotel after relishing a delicious breakfast and embark on a ride to Nuwara Eliya. When in Nuwara Eliya, visit the main attractions of the town like a golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. Your next visit is to a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. Later Proceed for Seetha Eliya which is believed to be the spot where Sita was held captive by the demon king Rawana (own expense). This was the place where Sita used to pray daily for Rama to come and rescue her. You could also consider visiting Haggala, a temperate hill-country garden.(Note: Do note that entrance fees to all these sights aren't included.)After the excursion, head to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3

Nuwara Eliya - Bentota (140 Kms/6 hrs)

After treating yourself to a delicious breakfast, check-out from the hotel and embark on a 140 kilometre long ride to reach Bentota which is home to some of the finest beaches in the Sri Lanka’s south-west coast. This quintessential laid-back seaside gateway is just the perfect places to laze around and take part in water sports activities. When in Bentota, enjoy Madhu river safari (at an additional cost) to watch the unique tradition of stilt fishing. Experience the natural rhythms while passing by islets forested with mangroves. For more exclusive experience, head for an excursion to Turtle Hatchery, a sea turtle conservation project operated by the Wildlife Protection Society of Sri Lanka to see all the volunteers work to save baby turtles. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. (Note: Do note that entrance fees to all these sights aren't included)After the excursion, check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4

Bentota - Colombo (50 Kms/ 3 Hr)

Start your day with a delicious breakfast and embark on a ride to Colombo, the largest city in Sri Lanka featuring colonial architecture, buzzing nightlife scene, good museums, manicured parks and beautiful Buddhist temples. Upon arrival, head for Colombo sightseeing tour which includes an excursion to Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship.Note: Entrance fees to sites not included.For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. After an action-packed day, check-in at the hotel to enjoy a relaxed overnight stay.

Itinerary

Welcome to Bali! Post-immigration and custom procedures, you will be greeted by our local representative who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure and later enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills package, you will be taken on a full day Barong Kintamani tour. The highlight of this tour is the magnificent view of Mount and Lake Batur with the smoky Agung Volcano in the background. Enroute stops at Singapadu village to see the Barong & Keris dance performance, Celuk the center of gold and silver works, Mas the center of woodcarvings, Ubud the center of Balinese paintings, Goa Gajah (elephant cave) and the holy springs of Tirta Empul at tampaksiring. Then proceed to Kintamani to enjoy the panorama of the semi-active volcano, Mount Batur which stands majestically over the beautiful Batur lake whilst enjoying lunch (vegetarian and non-veg Indonesian).
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills holiday, you are taken to Benoa for water sports in the morning at Tanjung Benoa. Experience the thrill on an actual flying fish in a rubber boat pulled by a speedboat, Banana Boat can take up to 5 persons at the same time. Jet Ski means the pleasure of high speeds on the sea. Please ride with the instructor for safety. Enjoy with your friends and family.

Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the dy at leisure.
If you have opted for a Holiday with Frills - You will be taken for a sunset excursion to Tanah Lot temple. Tanah Lot is a temple built on the rock and is very famous for its spectacular view at sunset.

"Arrival in Sri Lanka & Clients will be met by our representative on arrival and transferred to Kandy
Pinnawala - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage
App. 90km away from Colombo. Off Colombo-Kandy road is Pinnawala, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased now, including baby elephants brought from various parts, as well as the babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programs. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Overnight stay at ,Kandy "

"Kandy - KandyKANDY ? the hill capital is another ?World Heritage Site?. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement.
To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the ?Dalada Maligawa? - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace (?Maha Wasala?), ?Palle Wasala?- where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, ?Meda Wasala? where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion (?Ulpenge?) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called ?Kiri samudraya? (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse.
Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and
Culture.

leave for Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya - Tea Plantation
Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in 1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China. More were introduced from Assam in 1839.
In 1867, a Scottish Planter named James Taylor planted tea seedlings in an 8 hectares of forestland, in the Loolkondura Estate.
In 1873, the tea export industry of Sri Lanka began with a modest 23 lbs. being shipped to London.
Tea will grow only on rolling terrain and is classified by elevation into low grown, medium grown and high grown into 3 main groups. Today more than 200,000 hectares in highlands and other areas are under Tea and around 300 million Kilograms, with a 25% of world tea
exports are done by Sri Lanka as the World?s largest Tea exporter.
Ramboda - Ramboda Falls
A gigantic water fall having three parts and very close to the 53km post along the above A-5 trunk road. The first part is above the road in the jungle (100m), second part is close to the road (3m) and the third part (100m)is below the road.
Traveler should descends to the ""Ramboda basin"", where the famous ""Ramboda Inn"" situated from where he can see the whole fall. When we were there the upper part was covered with a fog and what you see in the picture was the third part. If look carefully, one can notice a bus on the bridge over the A-5 road at the top of the photo.

According to the Indian Epic Ramayanaya and the legends, the area where Sita, Queen of King Rama of Ayodhya in India, who was abducted by Ravana the King of Sri Lanka, was kept in hiding and the area she roamed is in the hill country of Sri Lanka.
In Nuwara Eliya is the ""Sita Amman Kovil"" - a quaint little Kovil, with the statues of Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Lakshmana and Sugriva.
This is supposed to be the only Kovil in the entire World dedicated to Sita. The stream by the side of the Temple is a famous spot where she went for bathing.
Out of the 13 Palaces of Ravana, two caves in the Strict Nature Reserve of Hakgala, starting from Temple land and the cave at Ella close to the waterfall ""Ravana-Ella"" (1080ft. high) where Ravana went for bathing, are supposed to be three Palaces Sita was kept in hiding.The Hakgala Gardens may be the ""Ashok Vanaya"" of Ramayana where Rhododendrons identified as Ashok Flowers in the epic, are found in bloom throughout the year.
Nuwara Eliya
The ?Little England? of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.
The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park.Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the ?seasons? when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity. Hakgala - Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Four miles south east of Nuwara Eliya is another prominent peak, Hakgala. At its foot lie the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, and abov

Day 5

Nuwara Eliya - Bentota

leave for Bentota via Kithulgala
En route White water rafting(Optionl)
Kithulgala
It is one of the most famous places for White Water Rafting adventures. However there are many more reasons why this spot, just 100 kms from the capital Colombo, is well worth visiting. Chief among these are the historic Beli Lena Caves where the pre-historic Balangoda Man supposed to have lived. The caves are reached after a short 10km drive from the main road through the Kitulgala tea estate. David Lean?s epic war film ?Bridge on the River Kwai? was filmed in this area of the Kelani River, which runs through Kitulgala, and the ruins of the bridge still remains.
In the Kelani Valley forest reserve is a low elevation forest where you get to see rare and endemic birds, including the latest Serendib scops Owl ( Otus thilo Hoffmani), ampibians, reptiles,frogs,endemic fishes in the stream, endemic tree snails & if lucky mammals including mousedeer, monkeys and other small animals.Traveeling to & from the forest can be done by boat.
Overnight stay at,Bentota"

Day 6

Bentota

Bentota - Bentota
is the first National Holiday Resort developed by the Ceylon Tourist Board as a planned resort. There are 6 tourist hotels in the beach span of 5 miles with all the facilities a resort would require. Water sports facilities are available as in the Beruwela Resort. Many interesting sightseeing tours are possible from here, such as the Turtle Hatchery, Boat trips on Bentota River etc.
Bentota - BOAT RIDE
A journey into Sri Lankan nature with a river boat cruise which takes you on the Bentota River and under the Bentota Bridge. You are taken through mangroves which surround you with astounding beauty. Experience nature first hand as your guide helps you identify unique plants and animals. Our expert guides will enlighten you with fascinating information about the local animal life, plant life and the flourishing scenery of Sri Lanka. The calm sound of the water flowing down the Bentota River will open your senses to a more secretive side of Sri Lanka's beauty.
Kosgoda - Turtle Hatchery
Where you can see five species of turtles-Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) and Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).
The eggs collected by the Villagers and Fishermen are purchased by the Kosgoda Hatchery and kept in sandy pens until they are hatched. The newly hatched ones are kept in seawater tanks and released to the sea in the night. This Hatchery alone has released more then
1,750,000 young turtles to the sea. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this hatchery.
Overnight stay at,Bentota

Day 7

Bentota - Colombo

Leave for Colombo
Colombo - Colombo City tour
You may commence a city Tour in Colombo. There after check in to the Hotel.
Colombo - Shopping
There are many places to find bargains in Colombo! Modern shopping malls and specialty stores carry high quality goods at very affordable prices. If you are looking for an even greater bargain, without the surroundings, try your bargaining with the many street vendors and outdoor markets (such as in the Pettah area and across from the Fort Railway Station). Products that are worth buying in Sri Lanka include world famous Ceylon tea, clothing (many designer clothes are manufactured in Sri Lanka and you can buy them here for a fraction of the cost elsewhere) and jewelry (including the Sri Lankan blue saphire). Quality is generally assured at the higher end stores, if purchasing at other locations, use your judgment when buying expensive items. Designer clothing stores such as ODEL & Kelly Felder are some shops that may merit a visit.
Colombo - Nightlife
Nightclub, Casino, Pub or Karaoke Bar on your choice.
Colombo has such an active nightlife. After-dark entertainment takes place around the Fort and Cinnamon Gardens area of the city. A few bars that are popular with both locals and visitors include In On The Green adjoining Galle Face Hotel, Cheers Pub in Cinnamon Grand Hotel, White Horse on Navam Mawatha, and Koluu's Tulips on Duplication Road.
If you plan to go dancing and clubbing, dress well and show up late. Most of the action doesn't get started until around midnight, and there is some competition for admittance.
As it is known to be the paradise of the Indian Ocean, it has to live up to its reputation and Colombo keeps it real in the nightclubs are few but the fun provided is in abundance. The people of Sri Lanka are the greatest to party with. They do not stop. The cost of partying is so cheap but the experience is worth a million pounds.
Overnight stay at,Colombo"

Bali with its bustling streets, relaxing retreats, numerous temples and standing volcanoes, captures the essence of Indonesia perfectly. On this day, you will take a flight from your departure city, arrive in Bali and get a private transfer to your hotel. Once you have checked-in, spend the day at leisure. Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.
Suggested: Once you have relaxed and are looking for adventure and nightlife, we suggest you head to Bali's most fashionable Beach, Seminyak. With the island's most luxurious resorts and restaurants, this beach should definitely be up your list. Indulge in adventurous sports or try drinks at the designer bars. The choices are unlimited! (Please note, suggested activities are not included in the package.)

On this day, wake up to a delicious breakfast in the hotel and get ready for your Waterbom Park. Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.
Activity: An oasis in the heart of Tuban and Kuta awaits you. In the heart of Kuta, With more than a half of its area covered by tropical gardens, the Waterbom Park and Spa has become an oasis in Kuta. Exciting water slide slice through 3.5 hectares of landscaped tropical parks providing hours of fun and entertainment for the young and young at heart! World-class slides and rides are built and maintained to strict international safety standards. Get wet, get wowed! Exciting water slides slice 3.8-hectare tropical adventure park of exhilarating world-class water rides! High-speed slides, dizzying trails, cardiac-pounding rides. For the faint-hearted, relax! There’s a whole lot more for everyone in the family!(Please note, that this activity is included in your package. However, you can replace or remove it by customising your package.

On this day, wake up to a delicious breakfast in the hotel and have the day at leisure. You can chose to enjoy a myriad of water sports! Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.
Suggested: You can chose to enjoy the day at the beach with water sports activity. Once you arrive, you will meet your guide for a safety briefing. The water sports include parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat rides and rolling donut-rides. After the activity is over, you will get a drop back to your hotel. (Please note, that this activity is suggested and not included in your package. However, you can replace or remove it by customising your package.

On this day, wake up to a delicious breakfast in the hotel and spend the day at leisure. In the afternoon, have a hearty breakfast at the hotel and get ready for your Sunset Dinner Cruise. Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.
Activity: Later afternoon,you shall be picked up for Sunset Dinner Cruise. Enjoy a Tropical evening, as the sun goes down as you set off on a relaxing cruise around Benoa harbour in South Bali aboard a luxury Catamaran. Take in the cool night air on the top deck and be entertained by live musical entertainers. This along with delicious international Buffet dinner, before you can dance the night away(Please note, that this activity is included in your package. However, you can replace or remove it by customising your package.

On this day, check-out from your hotel and spend the day at leisure. Once it is time for you to leave, you will get a private transfer from your hotel to the airport, for your flight back home.
Suggested: Early in the morning, you can drive to Mount Batur, one of the active volcanoes in Bali, wherein you can enjoy a mesmerising sunrise. Alternatively, you can head north to Lovina Beach. The opposite of Seminyak, Lovina has a very relaxed ambience and is covered with black volcanic sand. It is here that you can watch dolphins, go snorkelling or just lie by the beach and read a book. (Please note, suggested activities are not included in the package.)

Itinerary

Welcome to Bali! Post-immigration and custom procedures, you will be greeted by our local representative who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure and later enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills holiday, you will be taken on a full day Barong Kintamani excursion. The highlight of this excursion is the magnificent view of Mount and Lake Batur with the smoky Agung Volcano in the background. Enroute stops at Singapadu village to see the Barong & Keris dance performance, Celuk the center of gold and silver works, Mas the center of woodcarvings, Ubud the center of Balinese paintings, Goa Gajah (elephant cave) and the holy springs of Tirta Empul at tampaksiring. Then proceed to Kintamani to enjoy the panorama of the semi-active volcano, Mount Batur which stands majestically over the beautiful Batur lake whilst enjoying lunch (vegetarian and non-veg Indonesian).
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills holiday, you are taken to Benoa for water sports in the morning at Tanjung Benoa. Experience the thrill on an actual flying fish in a rubber boat pulled by a speedboat, Banana Boat can take up to 5 persons at the same time. Jet Ski means the pleasure of high speeds on the sea. Please ride with the instructor for safety. Enjoy with your friends and family.

Day at leisure
With Frills: If you have opted for With Frills package, in the afternoon, you will be picked up to visit to the sacred Tanah Lot. The Temple is built on an ocean rock on the exotic west coast of Bali and you are here to eyewitness the beautiful sunset (depending on the weather). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Welcome to Colombo! Our representative will meet you at the Bandaranaike International Airport and then you?ll be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka.
En route to your destination, you can visit one of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these animals. You can also walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water. [Entrance fees not included]. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Kandy.

You?ll will start exploring Kandy. Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka, it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy mesmerizes every visitor.
While on your city tour, you will visit one of the world heritage sites as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of Tooth Relic known in Sri Lanka as Dalada Maligawa. Then you will proceed to the Kandy Lake where you can enjoy a leisure walk. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum, where you can check semi-precious gems, namely the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and come in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening, you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included). Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Kandy.

Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya - The ?Little England? of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.
The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park.
Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the ?seasons? when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4

Nuwara Eliya - Bentota

Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Bentota.
Evening leisure at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Bentota

Day 5

Bentota

Bentota ? is the first National Holiday Resort developed by the Ceylon Tourist Board as a planned resort. There are 6 tourist hotels in the beach span of 5 miles with all the facilities a resort would require.
Water sports facilities are available as in the Beruwela Resort.
Many interesting sightseeing tours are possible from here, such as the Turtle Hatchery, Mask factory, Boat trips on Bentota River etc.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Bentota

Day 6

Bentota - Colombo

Start your journey towards Colombo.
Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and contemporary architectural styles. In no other place is this more evident than the Fort area in the heart of the city. Colombo also boasts of many shopping malls and department stores that offer branded clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists.
While on your city tour in Colombo, you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, Twin World Trade Center Towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. [Total time allocated for city tour is 3 hours]
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Colombo.

Itinerary

Welcome to Bali! Post-immigration and custom procedures, you will be greeted by our local representative who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure and later enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills Holiday you will be taken on a full day Barong Kintamani excursion. The highlight of this activity is the magnificent view of Mount and Lake Batur with the smoky Agung Volcano in the background. Enroute stops at Singapadu village to see the Barong & Keris dance performance, Celuk the center of gold and silver works, Mas the center of woodcarvings, Ubud the center of Balinese paintings, Goa Gajah (elephant cave) and the holy springs of Tirta Empul at tampaksiring. Then proceed to Kintamani to enjoy the panorama of the semi-active volcano, Mount Batur which stands majestically over the beautiful Batur lake whilst enjoying lunch (vegetarian and non-veg Indonesian).
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills holiday, you are taken to Benoa for water sports in the morning at Tanjung Benoa. Experience the thrill on an actual flying fish in a rubber boat pulled by a speedboat, Banana Boat can take up to 5 persons at the same time. Jet Ski means the pleasure of high speeds on the sea. Please ride with the instructor for safety. Enjoy with your friends and family.

After a hearty breakfast, day at leisure
With Frills: If you have opted for with frills, than in the afternoon, you will be picked up to visit to the sacred Tanah Lot. Temple built on an ocean rock on the exotic west coast of Bali and eyewitness the beautiful sunset in Tanah Lot. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Itinerary

Welcome to Bali! Post-immigration and custom procedures, you will be greeted by our local representative who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure and later enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills package, you will be taken on a full day Barong Kintamani tour. The highlight of this tour is the magnificent view of Mount and Lake Batur with the smoky Agung Volcano in the background. Enroute stops at Singapadu village to see the Barong & Keris dance performance, Celuk the center of gold and silver works, Mas the center of woodcarvings, Ubud the center of Balinese paintings, Goa Gajah (elephant cave) and the holy springs of Tirta Empul at tampaksiring. Then proceed to Kintamani to enjoy the panorama of the semi-active volcano, Mount Batur which stands majestically over the beautiful Batur lake whilst enjoying lunch (vegetarian and non-veg Indonesian).
Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After a hearty breakfast, spend the day at leisure.
With Frills: If you opt for a With Frills holiday, you are taken to Benoa for water sports in the morning at Tanjung Benoa. Experience the thrill on an actual flying fish in a rubber boat pulled by a speedboat, Banana Boat can take up to 5 persons at the same time. Jet Ski means the pleasure of high speeds on the sea. Please ride with the instructor for safety. Enjoy with your friends and family.

Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the dy at leisure.
If you have opted for a Holiday with Frills - You will be taken for a sunset excursion to Tanah Lot temple. Tanah Lot is a temple built on the rock and is very famous for its spectacular view at sunset.

Bali with its bustling streets, relaxing retreats, numerous temples and standing volcanoes, captures the essence of Indonesia perfectly. On this day, you will take a flight from your departure city, arrive in Bali and get a private transfer to your hotel. Once you have checked-in, spend the day at leisure. Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.Suggested: Once you have relaxed and are looking for adventure and nightlife, we suggest you head to Bali's most fashionable Beach, Seminyak. With the island's most luxurious resorts and restaurants, this beach should definitely be up your list. Indulge in adventurous sports or try drinks at the designer bars. The choices are unlimited! (Please note, suggested activities are not included in the package.)

On this day, wake up to a delicious breakfast in the hotel and get ready for an exciting day filled with a myriad of water sports! Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.Activity: During the day, you will be picked from your hotel and driven to the beach for your water sports activity. Once you arrive, you will meet your guide for a safety briefing. The water sports include parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat rides and rolling donut-rides. After the activity is over, you will get a drop back to your hotel. (Please note, that this activity is included in your package. However, you can replace or remove it by customising your package.

On this day, wake up to a delicious breakfast in the hotel and have a day at leisure. You could opt for White Water Rafting. Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.
Suggestion: You could enjoy the day with the white-water rafting activity which will also include a buffet lunch. Once you arrive at Bali's Ayung River, you will be given a brief safety instruction after which you can board your raft and ride through the rapids. When the activity is over, you can change and enjoy a buffet lunch and be dropped back to your hotel. (Please note, that this activity is included in your package. However, you can replace or remove it by customising your package.

On this day, wake up to a delicious breakfast in the hotel and get ready for an exciting day at Waterbom Bali, an award winning water park. Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.Activity: During the day, you will be picked from your hotel and driven to Waterbom Bali. Once you arrive at the park, you can enjoy at numerous waterslides like Pipeline and Twin Racers along with twisting and turning on the longest waterslide in the world. The park also includes a wide range of water rides, a kid-friendly water cannons area and a lazy river attraction. Later in the day, you will get a drop back to your hotel. (Please note, that this activity is included in your package. However, you can replace or remove it by customising your package.

On this day, wake up to a delicious breakfast in the hotel and make your way to Bali Safari and Marine Park for your Jungle Hopper activity. Later, return to your hotel for a comfortable stay.Activity: On this day, head out to Bali Safari and Marine Park, one of Bali's famous tourist spot. The jungle hopper activity at the Bali Safari and Marine Park includes a safari journey which will take you on an adventure through the habitats of India, Africa and Indonesia. The Jungle hopper will also take you for a visit to the water aquarium, water park, fun zone ride, an Elephant show along with a Bali Agung performance, a theatrical performance highlighting the rich culture and traditions of Bali. (Please note, that this activity is included in your package. However, you can replace or remove it by customising your package.

On this day, check-out from your hotel and spend the day at leisure. Once it is time for you to leave, you will get a private transfer from your hotel to the airport, for your flight back home.Suggested: Early in the morning, you can visit Mount Batur, one of the active volcanos in Bali, wherein you can enjoy a mesmerising sunrise. Alternatively, you can head north to Lovina Beach. The opposite of Seminyak, Lovina has a very relaxed ambience and is covered with black volcanic sand. It is here that you can watch dolphins, go snorkelling or just lie by the beach and read a book. (Please note, suggested activities are not included in the package.)

Upon arrival at the Colombo International Airport you will be received by one of our representative at the airport. Enroute visit Sigiriya - Ancient city Then transferred to your hotel in Kandy. Kandy is about 100km from the airport. Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, Longest River of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly. Heavily jeweled with a rich and colorful history is witnessed through the numerous shrines and temples as well as frescoes, ancient paintings and stone carvings. City Tour While on your city tour you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrances to sites not included)
Overnight stay in Kandy.

Proceed to Nuwaraeliya. Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), Blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as \'Little\' England\', which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of \'England\'. City tour During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world\'s finest Orange Pekoe tea. You can also add Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where also the languid low-country lotus and water lily floats in their serene loveliness. The hakgala Botanical Gardens is one of the lovely contrasts of Sri Lanka, a home to plants and trees from around the world, making them seem to be a part of the scenic beauty. (Entrances to sites not included)
Overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.

Proceed to Galle (Hikkaduwa). Galle is a beautiful city to witness the sun and sand. Galle Harbor was frequented by Chinese sailors and Arabians before the Portuguese occupied Galle in the 16th century. The Dutch captured Galle in 1640 and handed it over to the British in 1796. History reveals that the Chinese Admiral Zheng He, who commanded seven great voyages through the South China Seas and the Indian Ocean between 1405 and 1433, erected a tablet in 1409 in Galle in commemoration of his second visit to Sri Lanka. The trilingual tablet discovered in 1911 has inscriptions in Chinese, Tamil and Arabic languages, suggesting that the Chinese were dealing with a cosmopolitan trading community at that time. City tour During your city tour you will visit the Galle Dutch Fort which is among the most popular sites in Galle where it attracts those who value archaeological reserves and heritage. It is known as the oldest fort in Asia, named as a world heritage by UNESCO. Inside the fort, travelers can find other attractions such as the Dutch Museum, which contains paintings, pictures and furniture of the Dutch Reformed Church. The fort is built on small peninsula that can be easily accessed from the Galle town. It is the best place to visit during an evening as the picturesque scenery of the sunset can be witnessed at its best. The trilingual inscription is in the National Museum in Colombo and a copy can be found in the Maritime Museum in Galle.
Overnight stay in Galle (Hikkaduwa).

Day 7: Galle (Hikkaduwa) to Colombo
Proceed to Colombo. Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists. City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places include the Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, two World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, old Colombo Lighthouse, Independence Hall at Independence Square in Cinnamon gardens, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque St.Paul\'s Church Milagiriya, and prominent Buddhist and Hindu temples. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists. (Entrances to sites not included). also visit Weligama, Stilt fisherman, Shopping. ( own direct payment basis)
Overnight stay in Colombo.

Arrival in Sri Lanka. You will be met by Make My Trip local representative and get transferred to Munneswaram Temple, Chilaw. (40 km distance; approximately 90 minute drive)
Munneswaram Temple, Chilaw.
* After his victorious battle, Lord Rama left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana?s vimanas (carriages). He felt he was being followed by bramhaasthi dosham as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. Legend has it that when he came to this place he felt bramhaasthi dosham was still following him and he stopped the vimana and asked Lord Shiva for a remedy. Lord Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him to install four lingams there and pray to get rid of the dosham. Since then many Hindu devotees flock to the temple.
Thereafter proceed to Manavari Temple. (Approximately 20 minute drive)
Manawari Temple.
* Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed to by Lord Rama and this lingam is also called Ramalinga Shivan.After the tour, proceed to Kandy (3 hrs. drive). Upon arrival, check-in to hotel in Kandy.
Dinner and overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 2

Day 02 Kandy

After breakfast go for a city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
* Kandy - The hill capital and venue of the annual Perahera, Kandy was the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings which was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of Buddhism?s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple shrines and monasteries keeping Buddhist traditions alive are everywhere.
* Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Entrance fee applies) - Ever since 4th century A.D, when the Buddha?s tooth was brought to Sri Lanka, hidden from sacrilegious hands. Since then, the relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is consideredSri Lanka?s most prized possession.
overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 3

Day 03 Kandy ? Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman temple.
(0900 hrs.) ? (Approximately 1 ½ hrs drive).
Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Ramboda
On these hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sita, the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka built a temple with Hanuman as the presiding deity. On every full moon day, special poojas are conducted and witnessed by thousands of devotees.After the tour visit Seetha Amman Temple.
Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya. ? (Approximately 20 minute drive)
The stream that runs from the hill catered to the needs of Sita during her stay at Ashoka Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. Now there is a temple erected for Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that foot prints similar to Lord Hanuman?s are found by this river.Check in at the hotel.
In the evening visit the Gayathri Pe(e)dam in Nuwara Eliya.
Gayathri Pedam
It is believed to be the place from where King Ravana?s son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and prayers and was in turn granted super natural powers by Lord Shiva.
overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4

Day 04 Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Colombo. Upon arrival, check in to hotel. After a short rest proceed for your city tour.
Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple.
* A temple dedicated to Anjaneyar inSri Lanka.
* This is the only temple in the world to have a chariot of Anjaneyar.
Thereafter commence a tour ofColombo, which includes time to do the shopping.
* Colombo - A drive through the city takes you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the goldsmith's quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where there is a Hindu temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749 AD. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.
overnight stay atColombo

City Tour: While on your city tour, you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa.
Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens.
The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world including the semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc.
In the evening, you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya, you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. You may also visit Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

Day 3

Nuwara Eliya - Bentota (140 Kms/6 hrs)

City tour: On your city tour, you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour, relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience, visit the turtle hatchery too. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981.
Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

Day 4

Bentota - Colombo (50 Kms/ 3 Hr)

City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo, you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.

"Arrival in Sri Lanka & Clients will be met by our representative on arrival and transferred to Kandy
Pinnawala - Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage
App. 90km away from Colombo. Off Colombo-Kandy road is Pinnawala, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased now, including baby elephants brought from various parts, as well as the babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programs. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Overnight stay at ,Kandy "

"Kandy - KandyKANDY ? the hill capital is another ?World Heritage Site?. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement.
To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the ?Dalada Maligawa? - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace (?Maha Wasala?), ?Palle Wasala?- where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, ?Meda Wasala? where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion (?Ulpenge?) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called ?Kiri samudraya? (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse.
Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and
Culture.

leave for Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya - Tea Plantation
Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in 1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China. More were introduced from Assam in 1839.
In 1867, a Scottish Planter named James Taylor planted tea seedlings in an 8 hectares of forestland, in the Loolkondura Estate.
In 1873, the tea export industry of Sri Lanka began with a modest 23 lbs. being shipped to London.
Tea will grow only on rolling terrain and is classified by elevation into low grown, medium grown and high grown into 3 main groups. Today more than 200,000 hectares in highlands and other areas are under Tea and around 300 million Kilograms, with a 25% of world tea
exports are done by Sri Lanka as the World?s largest Tea exporter.
Ramboda - Ramboda Falls
A gigantic water fall having three parts and very close to the 53km post along the above A-5 trunk road. The first part is above the road in the jungle (100m), second part is close to the road (3m) and the third part (100m)is below the road.
Traveler should descends to the ""Ramboda basin"", where the famous ""Ramboda Inn"" situated from where he can see the whole fall. When we were there the upper part was covered with a fog and what you see in the picture was the third part. If look carefully, one can notice a bus on the bridge over the A-5 road at the top of the photo.

According to the Indian Epic Ramayanaya and the legends, the area where Sita, Queen of King Rama of Ayodhya in India, who was abducted by Ravana the King of Sri Lanka, was kept in hiding and the area she roamed is in the hill country of Sri Lanka.
In Nuwara Eliya is the ""Sita Amman Kovil"" - a quaint little Kovil, with the statues of Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Lakshmana and Sugriva.
This is supposed to be the only Kovil in the entire World dedicated to Sita. The stream by the side of the Temple is a famous spot where she went for bathing.
Out of the 13 Palaces of Ravana, two caves in the Strict Nature Reserve of Hakgala, starting from Temple land and the cave at Ella close to the waterfall ""Ravana-Ella"" (1080ft. high) where Ravana went for bathing, are supposed to be three Palaces Sita was kept in hiding.The Hakgala Gardens may be the ""Ashok Vanaya"" of Ramayana where Rhododendrons identified as Ashok Flowers in the epic, are found in bloom throughout the year.
Nuwara Eliya
The ?Little England? of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.
The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park.Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the ?seasons? when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity. Hakgala - Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Four miles south east of Nuwara Eliya is another prominent peak, Hakgala. At its foot lie the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, and abov

Day 5

Nuwara Eliya - Bentota

leave for Bentota via Kithulgala
En route White water rafting(Optionl)
Kithulgala
It is one of the most famous places for White Water Rafting adventures. However there are many more reasons why this spot, just 100 kms from the capital Colombo, is well worth visiting. Chief among these are the historic Beli Lena Caves where the pre-historic Balangoda Man supposed to have lived. The caves are reached after a short 10km drive from the main road through the Kitulgala tea estate. David Lean?s epic war film ?Bridge on the River Kwai? was filmed in this area of the Kelani River, which runs through Kitulgala, and the ruins of the bridge still remains.
In the Kelani Valley forest reserve is a low elevation forest where you get to see rare and endemic birds, including the latest Serendib scops Owl ( Otus thilo Hoffmani), ampibians, reptiles,frogs,endemic fishes in the stream, endemic tree snails & if lucky mammals including mousedeer, monkeys and other small animals.Traveeling to & from the forest can be done by boat.
Overnight stay at,Bentota"

Day 6

Bentota

Bentota - Bentota
is the first National Holiday Resort developed by the Ceylon Tourist Board as a planned resort. There are 6 tourist hotels in the beach span of 5 miles with all the facilities a resort would require. Water sports facilities are available as in the Beruwela Resort. Many interesting sightseeing tours are possible from here, such as the Turtle Hatchery, Boat trips on Bentota River etc.
Bentota - BOAT RIDE
A journey into Sri Lankan nature with a river boat cruise which takes you on the Bentota River and under the Bentota Bridge. You are taken through mangroves which surround you with astounding beauty. Experience nature first hand as your guide helps you identify unique plants and animals. Our expert guides will enlighten you with fascinating information about the local animal life, plant life and the flourishing scenery of Sri Lanka. The calm sound of the water flowing down the Bentota River will open your senses to a more secretive side of Sri Lanka's beauty.
Kosgoda - Turtle Hatchery
Where you can see five species of turtles-Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) and Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea).
The eggs collected by the Villagers and Fishermen are purchased by the Kosgoda Hatchery and kept in sandy pens until they are hatched. The newly hatched ones are kept in seawater tanks and released to the sea in the night. This Hatchery alone has released more then
1,750,000 young turtles to the sea. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this hatchery.
Overnight stay at,Bentota

Day 7

Bentota - Colombo

Leave for Colombo
Colombo - Colombo City tour
You may commence a city Tour in Colombo. There after check in to the Hotel.
Colombo - Shopping
There are many places to find bargains in Colombo! Modern shopping malls and specialty stores carry high quality goods at very affordable prices. If you are looking for an even greater bargain, without the surroundings, try your bargaining with the many street vendors and outdoor markets (such as in the Pettah area and across from the Fort Railway Station). Products that are worth buying in Sri Lanka include world famous Ceylon tea, clothing (many designer clothes are manufactured in Sri Lanka and you can buy them here for a fraction of the cost elsewhere) and jewelry (including the Sri Lankan blue saphire). Quality is generally assured at the higher end stores, if purchasing at other locations, use your judgment when buying expensive items. Designer clothing stores such as ODEL & Kelly Felder are some shops that may merit a visit.
Colombo - Nightlife
Nightclub, Casino, Pub or Karaoke Bar on your choice.
Colombo has such an active nightlife. After-dark entertainment takes place around the Fort and Cinnamon Gardens area of the city. A few bars that are popular with both locals and visitors include In On The Green adjoining Galle Face Hotel, Cheers Pub in Cinnamon Grand Hotel, White Horse on Navam Mawatha, and Koluu's Tulips on Duplication Road.
If you plan to go dancing and clubbing, dress well and show up late. Most of the action doesn't get started until around midnight, and there is some competition for admittance.
As it is known to be the paradise of the Indian Ocean, it has to live up to its reputation and Colombo keeps it real in the nightclubs are few but the fun provided is in abundance. The people of Sri Lanka are the greatest to party with. They do not stop. The cost of partying is so cheap but the experience is worth a million pounds.
Overnight stay at,Colombo"

City Tour: While on your city tour, you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world including the semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening, you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya, you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. You may also visit Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

Day 3

Nuwara Eliya - Bentota (140 Kms/6 hrs)

City tour: On your city tour, you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour, relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience, visit the turtle hatchery too. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981.
Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

Day 4

Bentota - Colombo (50 Kms/ 3 Hr)

City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo, you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka. Your first visit will be to Kandy, en route Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.Enroute to your destination, you can visit one of the most important tourist attraction in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. You want walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water. Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly.

City Tour: While on your city tour you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included)Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.

Day 3

Nuwara Eliya

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Nuwara Eliya.Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of “England”. City tour: During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. You can also add Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)Overnight stay at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 4

Bentota

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Bentota.Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. The day is divided in between swimming in the water and bathing in the sun. Bentota provides the perfect turf for unfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea and sand the water sports lovers can enroll themselves in various water sports bringing in the unique pleasure of this locale. City tour: On your city tour you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience visit the turtle hatchery too. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981.Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)Overnight stay at your hotel in Bentota.

Day 5

Colombo

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Colombo.Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists. City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

Airport - Kandy (3 Hr/ 120 Kms) City Tour: While on your city tour, you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world including the semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening, you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

Kandy - Nuwara Eliya (90 Kms/ 3 Hr) During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya, you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. You may also visit Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

Day 3

Yala

Nuwara Eliya - Yala (200 kms/5 hrs) Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. With monkeys crashing through the trees, peacocks in their finest frocks, elephants ambling about and cunning leopards sliding like shadows through the undergrowth, Yala National Park (also known as Ruhunu) is the Jungle Book brought to glorious life. This vast region of dry woodland and open patches of grasslands is the big draw of this corner of Sri Lanka. A safari here is well worth all the time, effort, crowds and cost.

Day 4

Bentota

Yala - Bentota (6 Hrs/ 250 Kms) City tour: On your city tour, you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour, relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience, visit the turtle hatchery too. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981. Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)

Day 5

Colombo

Bentota - Colombo (60 Kms/2 Hrs) City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo, you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included). For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc.

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport - GalleUpon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka. Your first visit will be to GalleCity tour: During your city tour you will visit the Galle Dutch Fort which is among the most popular sites in Galle where it attracts those who value archaeological reserves and heritage. It is known as the oldest fort in Asia, named as a world heritage by UNESCO. Inside the fort, travelers can find other attractions such as the Dutch Museum, which contains paintings, pictures and furniture of the Dutch Reformed Church. The fort is built on small peninsula that can be easily accessed from the Galle town. It is the best place to visit during an evening as the picturesque scenery of the sunset can be witnessed at its best. The trilingual inscription is in the National Museum in Colombo and a copy can be found in the Maritime Museum in Galle. Overnight stay at your hotel in Galle.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Bentota.Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. The day is divided in between swimming in the water and bathing in the sun. Bentota provides the perfect turf for unfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea and sand the water sports lovers can enroll themselves in various water sports bringing in the unique pleasure of this locale. Overnight stay at your hotel in Bentota.

City tour: On your city tour you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experience the natural rhythms as well. If you are looking for more exclusive experience visit the turtle hatchery too. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site which was open by the Wild life Protection Society in 1981.Visitors can see huge tanks filled with new born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)Overnight stay at your hotel in Bentota.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Nuwara Eliya.City tour: During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. You can also add Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple which was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggala is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness. (Entrance fees to sites not included)Overnight stay at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 5

Kandy

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Kandy.Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.

Day 6

Kandy

City Tour: While on your city tour you will visit one of the world heritages as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. Your next visit will be to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147 acre flower gardens. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white etc. In the evening you will witness a traditional cultural dance show. (Entrance fees to sites not included) Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.

On arrival move to Bentota, the city of the Golden Beaches. Here you will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. Your day will be divided between swimming in the water and relaxing on the beach. Bentota provides the perfect turf for an unfurled vacation at the beach. Besides enjoying the sun, sea and sand, water sports lovers can enjoy a plethora of activities here. Return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Bentota.

Proceed for a city tour of Bentota.
If you are looking for a more exclusive experience, visit the turtle hatchery. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle-nesting site, which was opened by Wildlife Protection Society in 1981. Here, visitors can see huge tanks filled with new-born turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. (Entrance fees to sites is not included)
Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Bentota.

Transfer from Bentota to Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya - The ?Little England? of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.
The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic and is also good for Birding as you get some rare birds in this Park.
Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the ?seasons? when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya
Today visit to Nuwara-Eliya is the town base for visits to Horton Plains National Park.
The journey from Nuwara-Eliya to Horton Plains only takes an hour. Horton Plains National Park is the only Nations Park situated in the hill country and the highest plateau in the island consisting of grassland interspersed with patches of forest, with some unusual high altitude vegetation and an excellent excursion and a paradise for nature lovers, hikers and bird watching.
It falls within the Nuwara-Eliya District 200Km away from Colombo, the capital city. The panoramic beauty of the hill country is witnessed within the park. The Plains are a beautiful, silent, strange world with some excellent walks.
The grassy plains still host many other wild lives. Species found here include Leopard, Sambar and the endemic Purple-faced Langur. Endemic highland birds include Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka White-eye, and Yellow-eared Bulbul.
The most stunning place is the World's End, where the southern Horton Plains suddenly ends, and drops off to nearly 1050 meters, when is an awesome sight indeed. This shear drop offers a breathtaking view of the land below on clear days. This is a favorite place fro trekkers, as there are plenty of soft and hard trails.
Early morning visits are essential, both to see the wildlife and to view World's End before mists close in during the later part of the morning.

Today Spend the day at leisure in Nuwara Eliya to explore as you fancy

Day 8

Nuwara Eliya - Kandy

Day-8 : Nuwara Eliya - Kandy
Kandy is a lakeside town and the most visited destination in Sri Lanka, visited for its Tooth of Relic temple, which is also a world heritage site. Today Kandy is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held. Overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 9

Kandy Sightseeing

Commence city tour of Kandy including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Later visit Royal Botanical Gardens. Overnight stay in Kandy.

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